2026-2027 Paraprofessional - Special Education (Launch 18-22 Transitional Program)

Job Summary

5.5 per week

• Launch 18-22 Transitional Program DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are typical duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. Any single position may or may not perform all of these tasks, and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed below.
• Assist students in the areas of class work, classroom assignments, classroom conduct, and tests, including the adaptation of such
• Facilitate age-appropriate social interactions, activities, and instruction for all students
• Deliver instruction individually and in small groups as directed
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize own work to meet deadlines and accomplish assigned tasks within established timelines
• Encourage students toward increased independence and self-reliance
• Develop rapport with all students, being fair, consistent, and respectful
• Observe students' mental and physical health; report any potential problems to instructor
• Maintain confidentiality of individual student and school-related information
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during workday, including parents, students, other staff members, and service providers
• Knowledge of Standard English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Take appropriate action in emergency situations, following procedures in a calm, reasonable manner
• Assist in the supervision of students in classroom, school grounds, other school activities, before, during and after school
• Accompany and supervise children in library or computer activities
• Assist in the arrangement of field trips; accompany class on field trips; assist in the supervision of class on filed trips
• Acceptance of and sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Recognize, stimulate, and solicit student interest, input, and participation to the fullest extent of each student’s potential
• Provide indoor/outdoor recre Requirements / Qualifications

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Letter(s) of Recommendation As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit a complete record of prior education-related employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Bilingual Preferred Experience/Training:

• Positive behavior modification, or willingness to be trained
• Curricular interventions, or willingness to be trained in curricular interventions such as Response to Intervention techniques
• Prefer a minimum of two years working directly with students, especially students IEP and/or behavior support plans Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Some college course work related to education is desirable